Key facts

Course content

Under the supervision of internationally recognised tutors, you will learn the fundamentals of business management as well as underpinning theories of software, hardware and computing techniques. You’ll explore concepts and debates in organisational behaviour, accounting and human resource management as well as understanding technology to solve a wide range of problems. With round the clock access to computing labs, based on Microsoft Windows and Linux, you will gain confidence in a wide range of applications and networking software. With a range of optional modules on offer, you have the chance to reflect on what’s happening in industry and learn about exciting developments in artificial intelligence, computer game development, human-computer interaction and cyber security.

Course structure

Our degree courses are organised into modules. Each module is usually a self-contained unit of study and each is usually assessed separately with the award of credits on the basis of 1 credit = 10 hours of student effort. An outline of the structure of the programme is provided in the tables below.

There are three types of module delivered as part of this programme. They are:

Compulsory modules: a module that you are required to study on this course;

Optional modules: these allow you some limited choice of what to study from a list of modules;

Elective modules: a free choice of modules that count towards the overall credit requirement but not the number of subject-related credits.

Business Management - Each year you MUST take a minimum of 45 credits in Business Management achieved by taking two compulsory modules and one optional module. You must also take a minimum of 45 credits in your other principal subject. Your remaining 30 credits may be selected from the list of Business Management optional modules, modules from your other principal subject, or from the range of elective modules provided by other disciplines.

Computer Science - A summary of the total credit requirements per year is as follows, with a minimum of 90 subject credits (compulsory plus optional) required for each year across both of your Principal Subjects, with at least 60 credits at each level of study (Levels 4, 5 and 6). This document has information about Computer Science modules only; please also see the document for your other subject.

Year

Compulsory

Optional

Electives

Min

Max

Min

Max

1

45

15

15

0

0

2

15

45

45

0

0

3*

30

30

30

0

0

* in year 3 there is the option to choose to specialise in one of your subjects, taking a minimum of 105 credits in this subject rather than taking modules from both subjects

Year 1 (Level 4)

Business Management Year 1 (Level 4)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

Semester one

Semester one

Management in Context MAN-10018

15

Global Business Environments MAN-100221

15

Accounting Principles MAN-10015

15

Quantitative Methods 1 ECO-100262

15

Introductory Microeconomics ECO-10028

15

Business Law LAW-10027

15

British and Global Economy ECO-10025

15

Marketing Principles MAN-10019

15

Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) ENL-900035

15

Semester two

Semester two

Managing in a Changing Society

15

Quantitative Methods 2 ECO-10027 3

15

Multinational Enterprise Business Perspectives MAN-100234

15

Introduction to International Business MAN-100231

15

Notes:

If you wish to take Managing in the MNC (MAN-20084) in year 2, you will need to either study Global Business Environments (MAN-10022) OR Introduction to International Business (MAN-10023). For those wishing to take International Business Strategies (MAN-30055) in year 3, you need to take Global Business Environments (MAN-10022)

Not available for students with A Level Maths (or equivalent). For students without A Level Maths, wishing to take Quantitative Methods 2 (ECO-10027), you will need to take this module

Prerequisite of either A Level Maths (or equivalent) OR Quantitative Methods 1 (ECO-10026).

Live company project, recommended for those wishing to take a Placement Year

Open only to non-native speakers of English and successful completion of ENL-10031 (EAP 1) with a score of over 60%, or ENL-90006 (EAP 2), or equivalent or by recommendation of the Language Centre. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

Computer Science Year 1 (Level 4)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

Fundamentals of Computing

15

Natural Computation

15

Programming I - Programming Fundamentals

15

Information Systems and Interaction

15

Requirements, Evaluation and Professionalism

15

Computer Animation and Multimedia

15

Year 2 (Level 5)

Business Management Year 2 (Level 5)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

Semester one

Semester one

Organisational Behaviour MAN-20055

15

Business Ethics MAN-20091

15

Managing in the MNC MAN-20084 1

15

Professional Development MAN-200902

15

Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) ENL-900034

15

Academic English for Business Students (Part 2) ENL-900045

15

Semester two

Semester two

Operations and Quality Management MAN-20053

15

Researching Business Management MAN-200963

15

Social Enterprise and Alternative Organising MAN-20093

15

Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility MAN-20082

15

International Supply Chain Management MAN-20083

15

Notes:

Prerequisite either Global Business Environments (MAN-10022) OR Introduction to International Business (MAN-10023)

Recommended for those considering a Placement Year

Note you must do an ISP/Dissertation in year 3 in either this subject or the other subject area - if wishing to transfer to a 90 credit specialism in Management at level 6 or to do the Management ISPManaging Diversity,then this module becomes compulsory.

Open only to non-native speakers of English and successful completion of ENL-10031 (EAP 1) with a score of over 60%, or ENL-90006 (EAP 2), or equivalent or by recommendation of the Language Centre. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH after successful completion of AEB1 (Academic English for Business 1) with a score of under 60% or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year

Computer Science Year 2 (Level 5)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

System Lifecycles and Design

15

Programming II - Data Structures and Algorithms

15

Database Systems

15

Mobile Application Development

15

Computational Intelligence I

15

Web Technologies

15

Advanced Programming Practices

15

Virtual Worlds

15

Year 3 (Level 6)

Business Management Year 3 (Level 6)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

Semester one

Semester one

Business Strategy MAN-30048

15

Managing Diversity (ISP across 2 semesters)1

30

Comparative Business Cultures MAN-30056

15

SME Live Project

15

Academic English for Business Students (Part 2) ENL-900043

15

Academic Business English ENL-900054

15

Semester two

Semester two

Contemporary Issues in Management MAN-30047

15

Enterprise Business Plan

15

International Business Strategies MAN-300552

15

Note:

Prerequisite Researching Business Management MAN-20096. Note you must do an ISP/Dissertation in either this subject or the other subject area. This ISP is a year-long (30 credit module)

Prerequisite Global Business Environments (MAN-10022)

Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH after successful completion of AEB1 (Academic English for Business 1) with a score of under 60% or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

Open only to THIRD-YEAR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH on successful completion of AEB2 or EAP4; or AEB1 or EAP3 with a score of over 60%; or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

Computer Science Year 3 (Level 6)

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

30-credit Project

30

Software Engineering Project Management

15

Advanced Information Systems

15

Advanced Databases and Applications

15

Games Computing

15

Bioinformatics

15

Evolution of Complex Systems

15

Computational Intelligence II

15

Communications and Networks

15

IT Architectures

15

If you choose to specialise in Business Management in your final year you will study the following modules:

Compulsory modules

Credits

Optional modules

Credits

Semester one

Semester one

Business Strategy MAN-30048

15

Comparative Business Cultures MAN-30056

15

Managing Diversity (ISP across 2 semesters)1

30

SME Live Project

15

What’s wrong with entrepreneurship? MAN-30036

15

Identity, Culture and Organisation MAN-30040

15

Academic English for Business Students (Part 2) ENL-900043

15

Academic Business English ENL-900054

15

Semester two

Semester two

Contemporary Issues in Management MAN-30047

15

Enterprise Business Plan

15

International Business Strategies MAN-300552

15

Managing International Projects MAN-30065

15

Notes:

(1) Prerequisite Researching Business Management MAN-20096

(2) Prerequisite Global Business Environments (MAN-10022)

(3) Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH after successful completion of AEB1 (Academic English for Business with a score of under 60% or equivalent. Cannot be taken with another ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

(4) Open only to THIRD-YEAR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH on successful completion of AEB2 or EAP4; or AEB1 or EAP3 with a score of over 60%; or equivalent. Cannot be taken with another ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year.

Students may choose to study elective modules which are offered as part of other programmes in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and across the University. These include:

Modules in other subjects closely related to Business Management.

Modules in other subjects in which they may have a particular interest.

Modules designed to help students for whom it is not their first language to improve their use of English for Academic Purposes.

Modern foreign languages modules at different levels in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin).

Modules related to the development of graduate attributes, student volunteering, and studying abroad as part of the University’s exchange programme.

If you choose to specialise in Computer Science in your final year you require at least 105 Computer Science credits. These 105 credits must include the compulsory 30-credit Project module.

In choosing options, students should also be mindful that some level 5 modules are required in order to be able to take certain level 6 optional modules.

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Entry requirements

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

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Fees and funding

Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

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Career prospects

You will graduate with a wide range of computing and business skills to enable you to work in a variety of roles including as a systems analyst, software engineer, management or IT consultant. You could choose to work in the business, public or the not-for –profit sector and recent graduates have gone to work for Apple, BAE Systems, Barclays, Capgemini, Experian, Microsoft and the Ministry of Defence.